Air Force
Gov. Corbett Visits 911th Airlift Wing
Gov. Tom Corbett was in town Friday morning to try and save the 911th Airlift Wing in Moon Township.
Pittsburgh Native Impacted By Waldo Canyon Fire
Eric Shaw is from Pittsburgh, but his duty station with the Air Force is Colorado Springs — mere miles from the gargantuan Waldo Canyon fire.
Local Bases Slated For Closure Given 1-Year Reprieve
The 911th Airlift Wing and 171st Air Refueling Wing have been given new life – at least for now.
Air Force Secretary Tours 911th Airlift Wing
Air Force Secretary Michael Donley came to the 911th Airlift Wing in Moon Township at the request of U.S. Senator Bob Casey who urged him to tour the base which has been ordered to shut down.
Sen. Casey Meets With Vice President Over Future Of 911th Airlift Wing
Vice President Joe Biden’s visit to Pittsburgh included more than just politicking. He also caught some of Saturday’s NCAA Tournament action at CONSOL Energy Center. But earlier in the day, he met with Sen. Bob Casey who is among the lawmakers fighting the planned closure of the 911th Airlift Wing.
Obama Weighs In On 911th Airlift Wing
The decision to close the 911th Airlift Wing in Moon Township has engendered bipartisan criticism from local officials, but what about the Commander in Chief?
Local Officials Stress Opposition To 911th Airlift Wing Closure
The battle over the proposed closure of the 911th Airlift Wing and downsizing of the 171st Air Refueling Wing is heating up.
Congressman Murphy Not Giving Up On 911th Airlift Wing
The future of the 911th Airlift Wing in Moon Township looks bleak. It appears federal officials are not changing their stance about closing the base, which means the Pennsylvania Air Guard Refueling Wing is also expected to lose a number of jobs.
Sen. Casey: Air Force Should Close Golf Courses Before Bases
Senator Bob Casey was in Pittsburgh Friday afternoon, meeting privately with officials at the 911th Airlift Wing in Moon Township. The base is slated to be closed, but Casey says the Air Force has some misplaced priorities.
Community Concerned About Future Of 911th Airlift Wing
There’s an air of sadness in Moon Township after the Air Force announced plans to close the 911th Airlift Wing in the next two years.
Air Force Chaplain Comes Home, Surprises Members Of Local Church
Members of a church in Brighton Heights have one more reason to celebrate this holiday season. A visitor showed up at their Sunday morning service this weekend and it was a welcome surprise for a congregation missing their assistant pastor.
4-1-Zoo: Big East Plans On Inviting 6 Schools
Chris gates | 93-7 The Fan — Several reports state the Big East will issue formal invitiations to as many as six schools, some by the end of the week.
Vietnam Veteran’s Remains Return To Pa.
On Thursday, Captain Clark’s remains passed through Pittsburgh International Airport before reaching his final resting place in his hometown of Emporium, Pa. Personnel from the 911th Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve Command participated in the dignified transfer.
Big East Makes Changes
(93-7 The FAN) — The Big East Conference made one big change Monday night and more could be on the way.
Big East To Target Navy & Air Force, Pitt Staying Till 2014
The Big East football schools met last night and decided that they’re going to try to stay alive.













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